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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 832.09 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 832.09 and 277.16 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 832.09 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/832.09 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 832.09 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 230,618.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,618.25/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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